Summit a 6,130m Karakoram peak or cross the historic Skoro La Pass near Askole — wild Baltistan wilderness, no crowds, and real high-altitude adventure without the technical complexity.
The Expedition
Tucked away in the Testay Valley near Askole — the famous starting point for K2 Base Camp — lies one of the Karakoram's most rewarding and least-visited adventures. Skoro Peak (6,130m) is a new and rarely climbed 6,000m trekking peak, still largely undiscovered by the international trekking community. Only a handful of expeditions have reached its summit — making this a genuine first-experience peak where you won't share the mountain with anyone. The Skoro La Pass (5,073m), crossing from the Shigar Valley to the Braldu Valley, is one of the oldest mountain passes in the region — first crossed in 1838 and used for centuries by Balti traders and herders long before roads reached Askole.
We offer this adventure two ways: the Skoro La Pass Trek ($1,400) for fit trekkers who want the full wilderness experience and historic pass crossing; and the Skoro Peak Expedition ($2,500) which adds an optional non-technical summit push to 6,130m along the ridge — one of the most accessible 6,000m summits in all of Pakistan. Both routes share the same beautiful base camp, the same warm Balti crew, and the same untouched Karakoram scenery that has no parallel on the more crowded routes.
Rated Moderate to Strenuous (Challenging). You need solid fitness and stamina for 5–8 hours of daily trekking on snow and rock at altitude. The route is entirely non-technical — no fixed ropes, harnesses or climbing certification required. Crampons and an ice axe are carried for safety on the pass and optional summit. Prior high-altitude trekking experience above 3,500m is recommended. As a new and rarely climbed peak, Skoro is one of the few remaining 6,000m summits in Pakistan where you can still be among the very first international trekkers to reach the top.
Day by Day
Flexible for weather and acclimatisation. The expedition builds naturally — buffer days can be added between any stage and the full programme typically runs 10–12 days. Click any day to expand.
* Itinerary is subject to change due to weather, trail or permit conditions. Your guides will adapt to ensure safety at all times.
2026 Pricing
Both options run as private expeditions on any date May through September 2026. A 30% deposit secures your booking, with the balance paid 60 days before departure. Groups of all sizes welcome — rates are per person.
All departures are private — your own group, your chosen dates. Contact us for custom group rates and multi-day extensions in Skardu or Shigar.
Pricing
What to Bring
Recommended kit for both options. Pack for cold nights above 4,000m, glacier crossings and unpredictable Karakoram weather. Crampons and ice axe are required — rentals available from us if you don't have your own.
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